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Shizuoka Green Tea Daily Sencha from O-Cha.comI really like this sencha. It is quite easy to make (as long as you mind the temperature), and a second steep is also very flavorful.Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:14:37 -0400/teas/Shizuoka%20Green%20Tea%20Daily%20Sencha/734-shizuoka-green-tea-daily-sencha?note=137225
Organic Yame Sencha "Asatsuyu" from O-Cha.comI brewed this tea a little cooler than what is recommended by the vendor. My first impression is that the tea has a deeper, richer flavor than other senchas I have tried. I think it would be really good with heavier foods, rather than a light sweet.Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:14:40 -0400/teas/Organic%20Yame%20Sencha%20%22Asatsuyu%22/31271-organic-yame-sencha-asatsuyu?note=137307
Organic Hojicha from O-Cha.comA little nutty, a warm flavor. I drink this in the evenings when I am working but don't want the caffeine to keep me awake.Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:05:14 -0400/teas/Organic%20Hojicha/23028-organic-hojicha?note=137324
Organic Yame Sencha "Asatsuyu" from O-Cha.comTrying a full cup now. Again, the temperature is a little lower than what the vendor recommends. The is a soft roundness to the flavor, followed by a slightly sharp grassy finish. A deeper aroma, rather than "bright" of a light-steamed sencha. I definitely think this would be better with savory foods or a meal, compared to sweets or desserts with a light-steamed sencha.Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:05:44 -0400/teas/Organic%20Yame%20Sencha%20%22Asatsuyu%22/31271-organic-yame-sencha-asatsuyu?note=137498
Chestnut Green Tea from LupiciaThe fragrance of the dried leaves is very sweet and reminds me of a little-on-the-cold-side Autumn afternoon, walking in a park or a forest with fallen leaves. Generally I don't brew green teas with boiling water, but the vendor suggests doing just that. Doing so, I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. The tea base does not taste scorched or bitter at all, and the chestnut pieces add a buttery sweetness to the overall drink. This tea is very calming and relaxing.Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:16:03 -0400/teas/Chestnut%20Green%20Tea/5990-chestnut-green-tea?note=137554
Vanilla from LupiciaThe vanilla is a warm flavor, earthy rather than sugary-sweet. Very nice, and I bet it would mix well with other teas. Tried with a little bit of milk.Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:03:22 -0400/teas/Vanilla/3514-vanilla?note=137693
Organic Yame Sencha "Asatsuyu" from O-Cha.comSat, 03 Nov 2012 13:14:55 -0400/teas/Organic%20Yame%20Sencha%20%22Asatsuyu%22/31271-organic-yame-sencha-asatsuyu?note=137769
Sweet Autumn Tea from LupiciaAutumn is here, and my favorite tea is once again in my cupboard. Sweet and nutty and mellow, the flavors and warmth of fall.Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:58:38 -0500/teas/Sweet%20Autumn%20Tea/16473-sweet-autumn-tea?note=138288
Jasmin Mandarin from LupiciaI like this tea very much. The jasmine aroma and flavor are very present, but not overpowering, and the green tea is not bitter or metallic (which has happened in some jasmine green teas I have tried). A very soothing combination.Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:13:15 -0500/teas/Jasmin%20Mandarin/5101-jasmin-mandarin?note=138604
Tsugaru Green from LupiciaUsually I don't like flavored green teas, but I have been very happy with what Lupicia has available. This Tsugaru Green tea has just the right aroma and flavor of apples from the Tsugaru region of Aomori, Japan. The green tea base is not bitter nor bland, neither does it overwhelm the fruit. The flavor is slightly tart but not overwhelmingly so. I like it a lot.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:10:38 -0500/teas/Tsugaru%20Green/1252-tsugaru-green?note=139160
Organic Yame Sencha "Asatsuyu" from O-Cha.comA softer flavor this time, rounder. Warm-grassy, compared to a sharp-grassy. Still very good.Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:45:45 -0500/teas/Organic%20Yame%20Sencha%20%22Asatsuyu%22/31271-organic-yame-sencha-asatsuyu?note=139319
Miyazaki Organic Asamushi Sencha from O-Cha.comMild, grassy, delicate. A great tea for sipping while relaxing in a quiet moment. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:46:14 -0500/teas/Miyazaki%20Organic%20Asamushi%20Sencha/28748-miyazaki-organic-asamushi-sencha?note=139441
Sweet Autumn Tea from LupiciaDelicious and warming on an overcast day.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:11:21 -0500/teas/Sweet%20Autumn%20Tea/16473-sweet-autumn-tea?note=139680
Sencha "Nara" from LupiciaMy first time trying this sencha from Lupicia. The tea is a deep green color with a nice amount of matter in the bottom of the cup (not too much, not too little). The tea is grassy with a full, round, mellow flavor.Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:44:40 -0500/teas/Sencha%20%22Nara%22/16981-sencha-nara?note=141208
Sweet Autumn Tea from Lupiciaいもくりかぼ茶が大好き！ This tea has such a nice warm, sweet, nutty flavor. Not candy-sweet, but starchy-sweet, like sweet potatoes (pieces of which are scattered throughout the tea). It brings to mind fallen acorns, crispy-golden leaves, the earthy scent and senses of autumn.Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:08:02 -0500/teas/Sweet%20Autumn%20Tea/16473-sweet-autumn-tea?note=141252
Shizuoka Green Tea Daily Sencha from O-Cha.comIt's been a while since I have drank this (I have been consuming other teas that have been building up in the cupboard). Like putting on a soft, broken-in shoe, this tea means comfort!Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:22:20 -0500/teas/Shizuoka%20Green%20Tea%20Daily%20Sencha/734-shizuoka-green-tea-daily-sencha?note=146182
Miyazaki Organic Asamushi Sencha from O-Cha.comMerry Christmas!
A very delicate sencha to sit and be thoughtful with.Tue, 25 Dec 2012 14:50:26 -0500/teas/Miyazaki%20Organic%20Asamushi%20Sencha/28748-miyazaki-organic-asamushi-sencha?note=146349
Sencha "Ise" from LupiciaA full-bodied, deep-steamed sencha from Lupicia. The flavor is complex and has a thickness to it, but is still refreshing. Normally I like light-steamed or medium-steamed green teas, but this one is very good, too.Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:21:02 -0500/teas/Sencha%20%22Ise%22/31791-sencha-ise?note=158892
Shizuoka Green Tea Daily Sencha from O-Cha.comI haven't been posting much lately, life certainly has a way of getting in the way.
I really can't say enough about this tea. An excellent sencha for the price. It always hits the right spot.Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:01:45 -0500/teas/Shizuoka%20Green%20Tea%20Daily%20Sencha/734-shizuoka-green-tea-daily-sencha?note=161192
Sakura Vert from LupiciaI am trying this tea for the first time, using water just off the boil.
My first impression is that it's quite different. I can understand why it has such wildly different review scores: there is an undercurrent of salted cherry three leaves that is quite different, and can be puzzling if you haven't tasted them before. For me, the saltiness does indeed provide a clean taste, as described by Lupicia. It's not my favorite flavored green tea, but it is a nice one nonetheless.Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:33:29 -0400/teas/Sakura%20Vert/5870-sakura-vert?note=162823
Chestnut Green Tea from LupiciaSun, 24 Mar 2013 17:53:24 -0400/teas/Chestnut%20Green%20Tea/5990-chestnut-green-tea?note=165058
Sencha "Ise" from LupiciaDeep and rich, satisfying with or after a meal.Sat, 30 Mar 2013 15:21:37 -0400/teas/Sencha%20%22Ise%22/31791-sencha-ise?note=166223
Sakura Vert from LupiciaI am drinking this one again in the afternoon. The salty flavor helps cut the sweetness of a snack I had just previously. The flavor this time has kind of been lost behind the edge of the salted-leaf. Next time I will try a lower temperature.Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:12:59 -0400/teas/Sakura%20Vert/5870-sakura-vert?note=170729
Cerisier from LupiciaI am trying this tea for the first time.
The loose leaf tea contains small sugar crystals, which makes it nice to look at. The scent is noticeably cherry without being overpowering. When brewed, the tea has a light flavor, but not dull like some other decaffeinated teas can be. The flavor profile is there, but on the delicate side. A bit of milk in the tea is nice as well.Wed, 22 May 2013 18:45:03 -0400/teas/Cerisier/20443-cerisier?note=175759
Momijigari from LupiciaDrinking this a bit out of season, but it's a fantastic tea. Delicately flavored, and gives the feeling of a crisp autumn morning, watching the leaves fall.Thu, 23 May 2013 12:58:37 -0400/teas/Momijigari/31172-momijigari?note=175881
Shizuoka Green Tea Daily Sencha from O-Cha.comお久しぶりです。 One of my favorites, and drink nearly every day. Just enough of a lift to get me going in the morning without overdoing it. A wonderful grassiness.Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:01:04 -0400/teas/Shizuoka%20Green%20Tea%20Daily%20Sencha/734-shizuoka-green-tea-daily-sencha?note=178907
Cream Earl Grey from Tea EmbassyWed, 12 Jun 2013 12:38:12 -0400/teas/Cream%20Earl%20Grey/19793-cream-earl-grey?note=179242
Cerisier from LupiciaA bit of black tea in the afternoon to get me through.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:02:51 -0400/teas/Cerisier/20443-cerisier?note=179447
Organic Hojicha from O-Cha.comSoft and warm, nutty and toasty.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:46:54 -0400/teas/Organic%20Hojicha/23028-organic-hojicha?note=179482
Organic Yame Sencha "Asatsuyu" from O-Cha.comWed, 26 Jun 2013 17:53:21 -0400/teas/Organic%20Yame%20Sencha%20%22Asatsuyu%22/31271-organic-yame-sencha-asatsuyu?note=181347
Organic Yame Sencha "Asatsuyu" from O-Cha.comNot as "thick" as other deeply-steamed senchas I have tried. Very pleasant and clean-tasting.Thu, 27 Jun 2013 18:05:11 -0400/teas/Organic%20Yame%20Sencha%20%22Asatsuyu%22/31271-organic-yame-sencha-asatsuyu?note=181473
Organic Yame Sencha "Asatsuyu" from O-Cha.comDrinking this again. Currently it's my morning tea. More tea is coming in the mail, which will add variety. But in the meantime, this tea is really nice in the morning.Sat, 29 Jun 2013 11:59:22 -0400/teas/Organic%20Yame%20Sencha%20%22Asatsuyu%22/31271-organic-yame-sencha-asatsuyu?note=181657
Organic Yame Sencha "Asatsuyu" from O-Cha.comThird steep.
Starting to get a little thin, but still a decent amount of flavor and body. Wed, 03 Jul 2013 20:35:01 -0400/teas/Organic%20Yame%20Sencha%20%22Asatsuyu%22/31271-organic-yame-sencha-asatsuyu?note=182215
Organic Yame Sencha "Asatsuyu" from O-Cha.comI seem to be stuck in a rut, drinking this every morning. But it's quite nice to wake up with. :)Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:13:09 -0400/teas/Organic%20Yame%20Sencha%20%22Asatsuyu%22/31271-organic-yame-sencha-asatsuyu?note=183372
Organic Kagoshima Asamushi Sencha from O-Cha.comMon, 29 Jul 2013 12:28:07 -0400/teas/Organic%20Kagoshima%20Asamushi%20Sencha/27645-organic-kagoshima-asamushi-sencha?note=185312
Shizuoka Green Tea Daily Sencha from O-Cha.comMy morning tea to get the mind going.Tue, 20 Aug 2013 13:44:40 -0400/teas/Shizuoka%20Green%20Tea%20Daily%20Sencha/734-shizuoka-green-tea-daily-sencha?note=188381
Miyazaki Organic Asamushi Sencha from O-Cha.comAmazingly fragrant leaf. The resulting tea is light, delicate and grassy. A tea for savoring, not gulping down.Sat, 24 Aug 2013 11:50:56 -0400/teas/Miyazaki%20Organic%20Asamushi%20Sencha/28748-miyazaki-organic-asamushi-sencha?note=188955
Fantasy from LupiciaA nice, sweet flavor. I put a bit of milk in it, and the flavor turned very creamy.Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:09:45 -0400/teas/Fantasy/6368-fantasy?note=190906
Organic Kagoshima Asamushi Sencha from O-Cha.comDeliciously light and grassy. Very wonderful aroma and color.Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:40:30 -0400/teas/Organic%20Kagoshima%20Asamushi%20Sencha/27645-organic-kagoshima-asamushi-sencha?note=191734
Caramel & Rum from LupiciaA pretty good rooibos tea. I think it would be pretty nice on a crisp, autumn day.Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:26:05 -0400/teas/Caramel%20&%20Rum/7255-caramel-and-rum?note=191905
Nankishirahama Houjicha 2013 from LupiciaOften times I am not in the mood for the warm, roasted flavor of a houjicha, but with Autumn approaching, those flavors sounded just right for today.
The aroma of the brewed tea is in that neighborhood of nuttiness that is found when butter is left in a pan just a little too long (but not long enough to burn). Also present is a bit of roasted grain, similar to a mugicha (barley tea). Beneath these aromas is a foundation of dried branch, noticeable if you are looking for it.
The flavor is definitely round and warm, with elements of toasted grains and fallen oak leaves. The roasted twigs from the tea plant comes through on top, with the roasted grain flavor following. Not bitter or astringent, just warm and mellow.
I think this will become one of my favorites for the season, along with Lupicia's chestnut-flavored teas.Thu, 19 Sep 2013 15:59:21 -0400/teas/Nankishirahama%20Houjicha%202013/39876-nankishirahama-houjicha-2013?note=193200
Moonlight Osmanthus from LupiciaTue, 24 Sep 2013 18:59:50 -0400/teas/Moonlight%20Osmanthus/31402-moonlight-osmanthus?note=194110
Nankishirahama Houjicha 2013 from LupiciaFollowing Iorek Byrnison's recommendation, I am steeped this tea for two minutes with boiling water, and it definitely is a lot better. The flavors are the same, just increased. No bitterness, which I worry about with green tea at higher temperatures. Wonderful all around. :)Thu, 26 Sep 2013 17:40:34 -0400/teas/Nankishirahama%20Houjicha%202013/39876-nankishirahama-houjicha-2013?note=194445
Cerisier from LupiciaMon, 30 Sep 2013 18:51:19 -0400/teas/Cerisier/20443-cerisier?note=195334
Organic Sayamakaori from O-Cha.comBeing medium-steamed, it has a bit more robust of a green flavor than the lightly steamed senchas I normally have. A deeper green color as well, with bits of tea at the bottom of the cup to add a bit of punch to the last sip. This is currently my morning cup, a bit more robust to help with the cooler mornings.Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:53:00 -0400/teas/Organic%20Sayamakaori/40281-organic-sayamakaori?note=195335
Chestnut Green Tea from LupiciaAutumn means chestnut, and time to start drinking this wonderful tea again!Sat, 12 Oct 2013 17:51:06 -0400/teas/Chestnut%20Green%20Tea/5990-chestnut-green-tea?note=197377
Chestnut Green Tea from LupiciaWed, 16 Oct 2013 18:48:16 -0400/teas/Chestnut%20Green%20Tea/5990-chestnut-green-tea?note=197949
Scottish Breakfast from Tea EmbassyA welcome wake-up on this cold morning.Sun, 17 Nov 2013 20:34:38 -0500/teas/Scottish%20Breakfast/41620-scottish-breakfast?note=203418
Organic Chiran Sencha from O-Cha.comA deep-steamed sencha, so a bit more robust than my usual drink, but this is very excellent. A wonderful aroma and flavor, slightly nutty. The deep steaming gives this sencha more body than my usual light-steamed, which is nice in the colder weater. No bitterness at the temperature I used.Tue, 24 Dec 2013 13:03:10 -0500/teas/Organic%20Chiran%20Sencha/40282-organic-chiran-sencha?note=210480
Organic Chiran Sencha from O-Cha.comWarm and invigorating. A round mouth-feel, lots of body.Sun, 05 Jan 2014 19:25:14 -0500/teas/Organic%20Chiran%20Sencha/40282-organic-chiran-sencha?note=213151
Buckingham Palace from Tea EmbassyTwo magazines and one book to lay out before the end of the month, so bring on the black tea!
Buckingham Palace is a mild but flavorful variant of Earl Grey. More round and less citrusy, Buckingham Palace is a chord of harmonizing flavors. Though I'm probably biased - anything with jasmine is A-OK in my book!Mon, 06 Jan 2014 13:22:17 -0500/teas/Buckingham%20Palace/41619-buckingham-palace?note=213333
Shizuoka Green Tea Daily Sencha from O-Cha.comMon, 06 Jan 2014 17:09:52 -0500/teas/Shizuoka%20Green%20Tea%20Daily%20Sencha/734-shizuoka-green-tea-daily-sencha?note=213420
Momoko from LupiciaWed, 22 Jan 2014 18:08:31 -0500/teas/Momoko/17769-momoko?note=217701
Sakurambo (cherry) from LupiciaWed, 05 Feb 2014 17:36:40 -0500/teas/Sakurambo%20(cherry)/8965-sakurambo-cherry?note=222243
Buckingham Palace from Tea EmbassyMild and pleasing, a round mouth feel. An afternoon rest after a stressful morning.Sat, 31 May 2014 17:37:27 -0400/teas/Buckingham%20Palace/41619-buckingham-palace?note=246731
Jasmin Mandarin Special Grade from LupiciaWed, 18 Jun 2014 18:23:00 -0400/teas/Jasmin%20Mandarin%20Special%20Grade/6431-jasmin-mandarin-special-grade?note=249599
White Christmas from LupiciaMon, 01 Sep 2014 16:08:54 -0400/teas/White%20Christmas/9065-white-christmas?note=261934
Hoshi Matsuri from LupiciaA wonderful blend of flavors. Usually I don't like flavored green teas, but this is fantastic. The cornflower adds a bit of creaminess without overpowering the green tea, and neither does the rooibos come off too strong.Thu, 04 Sep 2014 16:45:10 -0400/teas/Hoshi%20Matsuri/39871-hoshi-matsuri?note=262349
Sweet Autumn Tea from LupiciaJust got my fresh tin in the mail. I love this tea! Autumn is now here!Wed, 15 Oct 2014 17:22:13 -0400/teas/Sweet%20Autumn%20Tea/16473-sweet-autumn-tea?note=269138
Cache-Cache from LupiciaTue, 02 Dec 2014 19:46:15 -0500/teas/Cache-Cache/7156-cache-cache?note=277036
Organic Chiran Sencha from O-Cha.comDeep and grassy with a dark emerald color. Lots of body.Mon, 05 Jan 2015 12:12:58 -0500/teas/Organic%20Chiran%20Sencha/40282-organic-chiran-sencha?note=282202
Nankishirahama Houjicha 2013 from LupiciaA green tea with warm, woody flavor.Mon, 19 Jan 2015 18:39:23 -0500/teas/Nankishirahama%20Houjicha%202013/39876-nankishirahama-houjicha-2013?note=284670
Versailles Blend from Tea EmbassyA fantastic Earl Grey-type tea, with a bit more caramel and vanilla. A round and comforting mouth feel and not too strongly flavored with bergamot.Fri, 30 Jan 2015 18:06:26 -0500/teas/Versailles%20Blend/41622-versailles-blend?note=286408
Nankishirahama Houjicha 2013 from LupiciaThu, 12 Feb 2015 17:55:34 -0500/teas/Nankishirahama%20Houjicha%202013/39876-nankishirahama-houjicha-2013?note=288432